LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 11, 2007

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB432 by Madden (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of the sale of prison-produced articles or products.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Section 497.010, Government Code, to allow the sale of arts or crafts by inmates and state jail defendants. The proceeds from the sale of items would first reimburse the Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the cost of materials provided by TDCJ and the remainder goes to the inmate, in accordance with Section 501.013, Government Code. The bill would take effect September 1, 2007. 

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

696 Department of Criminal Justice

LBB Staff:

JOB, ES, GG, SDO, AI